Customer Routed Freight What does it mean when a potential customer (a manufacturer or distributor who has freight to move) explains that their freight is customer routed? In many cases, it's a simple brush off. The person on the other end of the phone simply doesn't...
At AM Transport, we are longtime fans of and proud members of the Small Giants Community. That’s why we’re proud to announce our inclusion on the Forbes’ Small Giants list. This annual list highlights 25 “privately owned companies whose commitment to greatness over fast growth...
The global spread of Covid-19 affects every one of us. The rate of change caused by the virus upends our personal and professional lives in a myriad of ways. The truth is, when this began we didn’t think much about it. That’s not to say...
Here at AM Transport, we’ve been in the logistics business for 30 years, so it’s probably no surprise that we believe in outsourced logistics services. The industry is evolving all the time, and technology advancements are changing the way cargo is shipped. It’s never been...
Rate Shopping and Capacity Rates were high and capacity was tight in 2018. So much so, that shippers spent a lot of time and effort towards creating beneficial relationships with carriers. In the ever-shifting landscape of logistics, we all know that relationships can help both shippers...
Big news--181 CEOs of the largest corporations in the US just signed a new statement of corporate purpose, turning the old model of shareholder primacy on its head. For years, corporations have operated under Milton Friedman’s idea that “there is only one social responsibility of...
The time is always ripe to do right. ~Martin Luther King, Jr. A couple of weeks ago, Joe was on call. That means he answers the phone after hours, so nothing falls through the cracks. A driver called in to report that his load was being...
Did you think the summer road checks were over? Well think again because next week brings another--Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual Operation Safe Driver Week. During this safety blitz, law enforcement officials will be promoting the message--Late Won't Kill You, Speeding Will! Speaking about the...
On Wednesday, I’ll be presenting at the first of the TCA’s Summer Profitability Seminars in Chicago, this one with a focus on taking control of and effectively using data. This will be an excellent opportunity for me to network, hear from carriers about what pain...
What happened to spring? Already it’s the middle of June, and while it’s been a little rainy, we are well into the summer vacation season. The city pool has been open for a few weeks, air conditioners hum behind houses, and you can’t take a...
